Oatmeal with Walnuts & Banana

🎯 Difficulty: Very Easy

⏱️ Time: 10–15 minutes

🍽️ Servings: 1–2

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🧂 Ingredients

• Rolled oats: 1/2 cup (or quick oats)
• Milk or water: 1 cup (or more, depending on texture preference)
• Banana: 1 (sliced or mashed)
• Walnuts: 2–3 tablespoons (chopped)
• Cinnamon (optional): a pinch
• Honey or maple syrup (optional): for extra sweetness
• Salt: a pinch (optional)

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👨‍🍳 Step-by-step Instructions

Step 1: Cook Oats

• In a small pot, bring milk or water to a gentle boil.
• Add oats and stir well.
• Cook over low-medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 5–7 minutes until thick and creamy.

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Step 2: Add Banana

• When oats are almost done, stir in sliced or mashed banana.
• Let it cook for 1–2 more minutes so the banana softens and blends with the oatmeal.
• (For babies, use mashed banana.)

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Step 3: Add Walnuts

• Stir in chopped walnuts just before removing from heat.
• Reserve a few pieces for garnish if desired.
• (For toddlers, chop very finely or grind walnuts.)

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Step 4: Finish & Serve

• Pour oatmeal into a bowl.
• Top with extra banana slices and walnuts.
• Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if using.
• Sprinkle a pinch of cinnamon for extra flavor.

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💡 Tips

• Use almond or oat milk for a dairy-free version.
• To make it creamier, add a spoon of yogurt or nut butter on top.
• For babies under 1 year, skip honey and salt.
• Walnuts can be pre-toasted for more aroma.

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